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World famous afternoon tea returns to Empress Hotel

World famous afternoon tea returns to Empress Hotel

The famed tea room is back in operation after a major makeover to the space and menu
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Vancouver has the most expensive hotel rooms in Canada

Vancouver has the most expensive hotel rooms in Canada

With an average nightly stay of $164, Vancouver beat out Toronto, Halifax and St. John’s
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Restaurants taking bulk of social media griping: poll

Restaurants taking bulk of social media griping: poll

Insights West poll finds 82% of complaints about businesses on Facebook are directed at restaurants
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Return of PGA Tour to Vancouver pondered as golf tourneys loom

Return of PGA Tour to Vancouver pondered as golf tourneys loom

Minor-league PGA events slated for Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna
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Okanagan wine goes back to its roots

Okanagan wine goes back to its roots

The British Columbia wine industry is booming, contributing $2 billion annually to the province’s economy annually.
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Whistler Blackcomb reports strongest ever revenue growth

Whistler Blackcomb reports strongest ever revenue growth

British Columbia’s most well-known ski resort saw a 26% increase in ski-season visitors and a 26% increase in revenue growth
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Fanny Bay to vertically integrate, open downtown restaurant

Fanny Bay to vertically integrate, open downtown restaurant

Opening comes on heels of parent company's success following same strategy in Seattle
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Business In Vancouver on Roundhouse Radio: May 10, 2016

Business In Vancouver on Roundhouse Radio: May 10, 2016

Hosts Tyler Orton and Romila Barryman bring on Ian Tostenson, CEO of the B.C. Restaurant and Food Services Association, to talk about how patio season impacts Vancouver restaurants.
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Business In Vancouver on Roundhouse Radio: May 9, 2016

Business In Vancouver on Roundhouse Radio: May 9, 2016

Sunny skies mean B.C.'s busiest season for tourism is upon us. Tourism Vancouver vice-president of marketing Steve Pearce joins BIV's Tyler Orton and Romila Barryman on Roundhouse Radio to discuss what businesses and tourists can expect this summer.
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Air Canada launches Vancouver's only non-stop flight to San Jose

Air Canada launches Vancouver's only non-stop flight to San Jose

Non-stop service seen as key for tech executives who travel to Silicon Valley
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